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Emphasizing the “Three Cs”

Emphasizing the “Three Cs”

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Nebraska state officials are working to slow the recent rapid surge in Covid infections across the state.
Governor Pete Ricketts is asking people to avoid the “Three C’s” crowded places, close contacts, and confined spaces.
As part of that Jason Jackson, the states Chief Human Resources Officer, says they are asking state agencies to let more people work from home…

Jackson says state workers can also use expanded leave policies…

Jackson says they want state agencies to work together…

The state is also encouraging private businesses to do what they can to spread out their workers.

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